Audi RS5 Avant

2026 AUDI RS5 AVANT PERFORMANCE VORSPRUNG — UK SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The RS5 Avant Performance Vorsprung is powered by a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 TFSI e plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 630 bhp combined, driving all four wheels through quattro permanent all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. The plug-in hybrid system provides approximately 49 miles of electric-only running, and supports Mode 3 AC charging at up to 22 kW via the supplied public charging cable; an e-tron compact charging system is also included for domestic use.

Performance

Audi quotes 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is 177 mph, raised above the standard limiter as part of the Performance Vorsprung specification. An RS sports exhaust system is fitted as standard, and Audi drive select allows the powertrain, steering and chassis responses to be configured by the driver.

Exterior

Finished in Mythos Black metallic. The car rides on 21-inch 6-twin-spoke forged wheels in phantom black and carries the black styling package plus, black roof rails and a high-gloss carbon package with carbon exterior mirrors. Lighting comprises darkened Matrix LED headlights with dynamic light sequencing and dynamic turn signals, digital OLED rear lights, and projection lighting in the exterior mirrors. A panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency is fitted, along with heat-insulating side and rear glass and a factory tow bar.

Interior and Seating

Five seats trimmed in Deep Black Dinamica with RS sport seats plus and red contrast stitching. The front seats are power-adjustable with pneumatic lumbar adjustment and a massage function, and both front and rear seats are heated. Cabin detailing includes carbon micro twill structure inlays, matte carbon camouflage inlays, RS door sill trims, an RS three-spoke flat-top-and-bottom steering wheel rimmed in Dinamica microfibre, ambient lighting package plus with dynamic interaction light, and four-zone deluxe climate control. The tailgate opens and closes electrically and comfort key with safelock is fitted.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound and integrated headrest speakers is standard, alongside Navigation system High, DAB radio, the Audi connect package with Audi connect remote and control, and Audi connect emergency call and service. A phone compartment with wireless charging is fitted and USB charging capacity is increased.

Driver Assistance and Safety

Driver assistance includes adaptive cruise control, camera-based traffic sign recognition, a sign-based speed limiter, lane departure warning with emergency assist, parking system plus with distance display, and 3D and 360-degree surround view cameras. Automatically dimming mirrors are fitted on both sides.

Dimensions and Capacities

Manufacturer dimensions, kerb weight, luggage capacity, battery capacity and homologated CO2 figures for this model had not been verified from an Audi source at the time this record was created and have deliberately been left unrecorded rather than estimated.